College Essay About Cross Country

“If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it,” -Wanda Skyes That’s just what I did. After years of observing my two older brothers compete and train, I knew what I wanted to do. I knew there was something I was good at. I knew that someday cross country would be my passion I was striving for. From cross country I’ve learned to be patient, grateful, and confident. I’ve learned to work as a team and grasp every opportunity.
Cross country is a very difficult sport. It has shown me to be patient. I knew that I wouldn’t be great right off the bat. I would have to work hard to gradually improve and succeed. I had witnessed the process and I knew it was going to take some time.
Cross country has opened my eyes to see how grateful I should be. I always …show more content…
We all had thought it was an individual sport. My coach actually had us write down our own goals on paper and someone else would encourage us to reach it. It was like a chain reaction. We all helped each other improve. Working as a team and bonding helped a great deal. Joining the Green Middle School Cross Country team has made me realize that there are endless amount of opportunities. Running was my opportunity to release stress and feel free. There’s always opportunities to do new things. I had a choice to either pursue cross country or drop it; I chose to stick with it.
I feel that cross country has made me a better person. Cross country has taught me my laws of life that I’m bound to be guided by in the future. Whether it be my confidence that gets me through something tough; or my gratefulness that will make me appreciate more. Maybe my teamwork skills I gained from cross country will better me in ways I couldn’t imagine. Or with my patience I will receive greater than someone rushing. Cross country is more than just a sport to me; it’s a